The South Georgia Island, named after the British king, George III, has never been a heavily populated territory, but you can’t also say that it’s uninhabited. In the 18th century, the British and the Americans were intermittently living there. They were hunting whales and seals, fishing. Later on, this place became the center of scientific and research exhibitions and the British became its long-term residents. At the end of the 20th century, a military station occupied the territory and now the coasts of South Georgia are getting more and more popular with tourists because of the former whale factory and numerous colonies of seals and penguins. Only the bravest of the travelers are able to set off on a journey to a strange land with harp rocks. But even one day spent on the South Georgia Island will stay in your memory forever as the most incredible and exciting adventure.

The place surrounded by fantastic fjords and icebergs floating away reminds the kingdom of the Snow Queen situated amidst immense waters of the ocean. The only thing that brings you back to life and warms you up with emotions is the main landmark showing colorful breasts and fully conscious eyes. The biggest colony of king penguins lives on the South Georgia Island. Even those who are indifferent to the nature of the South Pole visit that place to get acquainted with these amazing creatures.

The big friendly birds of about one meter height have long chosen the local rocks for nesting. They usually lay eggs at the beginning of winter, from November to January, and then, one month later little fluffy hatchlings come into the world. First, their color differs from the adults. These kind marvelous creatures aren’t afraid of people and trust them, let them approach rather close. Unfortunately, this trust played a cruel joke to the birds in the 18th century, when the passing by sailors were killing them ruthlessly. It went on until 1918, when it was decided to protect king penguins on all the islands of the world.